The Epson L220 delivers reliable printing, but periodic maintenance routines can increase the waste ink counter and eventually trigger a ‘Service Required’ lock.

During head cleaning and maintenance cycles, excess ink is routed to internal absorber pads. The Epson L220 uses a software counter to estimate pad saturation and locks printing at a set threshold.

Why Does the Epson L220 Show ‘Service Required’?

Most Epson L220 waste ink counter locks are solved by a software counter reset. Wic Reset Connect provides a straightforward procedure.

Typical Signs

• Printer refuses to print even with ink available
• Epson Status Monitor shows maintenance warning
• Blinking lights and blocked jobs
• Device is locked until reset is performed

Step-by-Step: Epson L220 Waste Counter Reset

1. Step 1: Use a Windows PC (7–11) with Internet access. Connect Epson L220 via USB (Wi-Fi reset is not supported).
2. Step 2: Start Wic Reset Connect in Administrator mode and wait until Epson L220 appears in the device list.
3. Step 3: Use the key to reset the counter, wait for completion, then restart Epson L220 to finalize.

Most Epson L220 waste counter resets finish in ~1–2 minutes.

What You Need

• USB connection required (Wi-Fi reset not supported)
• Windows 7/8/10/11 PC
• Valid Wic Reset Connect reset key
• Stable Internet connection during reset

Troubleshooting

• Close Epson Status Monitor or other printer utilities.
• Temporarily disable VPN/proxy if validation fails.
• Run the app as Administrator.
• Use a direct USB connection (avoid hubs).
• Restart printer and PC, then try again.